Comments Thread For: Dawson: Ward Turned Down 170, Insisted on Oakland

[brick wall]

it's ****ing annoying that some people are still clinging to that "dawson called out ward" excuse. it's almost an everyday occurence in boxing that somebody is calling out somebody. so what's the big deal if dawson called out ward? that doesn't justify the fact that dawson will be at a big disadvantage for going 1 weight down just to make the fight. one guy is making all the sacrifices while the other is trying to take whatever advantage he can get.

[BattlingNelson]

Ward was never going to lose to Kessler, get over it.

What has that got to do with it? I thought more highly of you.

[Rip Chudd]

I'm no Froch fan if that's what you're implying, and I'm not a hater either. This word is thrown around too easily. People think Ward is a punk because he's giving them reasons to do so, it's that simple. SOG claims to be the good guy but the reality is Dawson is the so called "good guy" in this. I believe a real S.O.G. would believe in better and fair treatment.

I was talking about Kessler. How is Ward giving people reason to think he's a punk, by taking Dawson at his word when he said he'd fight Ward at 168? Let's not act like when the Super 6 started that Ward was considered as the one of the least favorite to win it. Since that was the case and I'm a rival promoter why wouldn't I feel comfortable with my fighter fighting Ward in his hometown when at the time Ward was seen as the less experienced pupp in the tournament? To me that would be an easy win in that round of the tournament.

[V.WEBB]

What has that got to do with it? I thought more highly of you.

I hope that you still do Bat, I don't think any less of you. But I honestly feel that you are still upset over the Ward-Kessler fight.

[bojangles1987]

If Dawson can keep the son of the Hugging and Holding god from doing it's thing, he's got a good chance to take the title.

I love this.

If someone can photoshop Bernard Hopkins head onto Jesus's body, we have a winner.

[UTEP]

As unbiased as I can be, I have to believe Dawson. The only problem is which title exactly would they have been fighting for at 170??

Dawson's title would have been on the line since 170 is over the super middleweight limit.

[comanick]

Lol at a SMW being smaller than a LHW.

I know that technically it is true, but it just sounds so ****** and shows how pussified boxing is with the weight class. 168 is basically a new weight class, it doesn't have a whole lot of history. When was it established, the 60s? It's a fairly new weight class compared to the others. Andre Ward is no small fighter, he won Olympic Gold at Light Heabvyweight[178lbs]. Chad Dawson was a former SMW himself, and Andre Ward was a former LHW himself. These two are virtually the same size. Dawson is not picking on a small fighter.

First you just said it was true so i really dont understand what you are commenting on.

So something created in the 60's is fairly new? Really?

None of what you said changes the fact that dawson a light heavy is calling out ward a supper middle as if he doesnt have his own division to fight in. I mean how about dawson fight someone in his own division thats not a grandfather.

[Rip Chudd]

it's ****ing annoying that some people are still clinging to that "dawson called out ward" excuse. it's almost an everyday occurence in boxing that somebody is calling out somebody. so what's the big deal if dawson called out ward? that doesn't justify the fact that dawson will be at a big disadvantage for going 1 weight down just to make the fight. one guy is making all the sacrifices while the other is trying to take whatever advantage he can get.

So Dawson saying he's a natural 168 pounder means nothing? Dawson saying he'll have no problem making the weight means nothing? Dawson being the guy that's actually gonna step in the ring has no problem with it but people are crying like a bunch of females.

[BattlingNelson]

I hope that you still do Bat, I don't think any less of you. But I honestly feel that you are still upset over the Ward-Kessler fight.

Bro. I havent even mentioned Kessler in this thread. I have just stated facts and opinions. You should counter with yours instead of taking shots at me.

[spoonwars]

It's not hard to see why. I mean Ward has dominated a top 3 division in boxing beating elite prime fighters to do it. Because of that his name is being mentioned here & there that he might be the best fighter in the world. Fans of a certain 2 other fighters might take offense to that. Besides they make up most of boxing's fanbase.

Please ask yourself, how Ward "dominates" in boxing? All the dude does is a hug, hold, and punch cycle. Talk about an illegal way of boxing and he clearly gets the red, white, and blue ticket. Not much of an issue if it's not intentional, but Ward most definitely does it intentionally.


See the rules for yourself:

http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Rules_of_Boxing


See a rule violated excessively by the son of the hugging and holding god:




Conclusion:

Only Andre Ward fanboys can defend this ****.